Stormwater conveyance systems cleaning and repair

Sarasota County is seeking contractors for a critical Stormwater Conveyance Systems Cleaning and Repair project, specifically targeting infrastructure damage from Hurricanes Debby, Milton, and Helene. The county intends to award up to three Unit Price Contracts for emergency inspection, repair, and installation of utility infrastructures throughout Sarasota County, with a focus on the Siesta Key CDP area. Bidders must demonstrate significant experience in stormwater infrastructure repair, underground utilities work, and asphalt patching, and must submit comprehensive documentation including a Contractor Qualification Form and FDOT Prequalification Form. The project requires contractors to provide labor, equipment, materials, and administrative support for emergency utility infrastructure maintenance services, including plumbing and pipe repairs. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability coverage. The bid documents are available through OpenGov Procurement, with the public bid opening occurring on the date and time listed in the system. The bid due date is August 18, 2025, with the project anticipated to last 3-6 months.

The procurement is federally funded, which means standard set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises may not apply due to grant funding requirements. The estimated project expenditure is $2,000,000.00, to be sourced from hurricane recovery resources. Contractors must comply with numerous federal and state regulations, including FEMA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security provisions, which mandate specific requirements such as record retention for five years after project completion, compliance with anti-discrimination laws, immigration regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Additional restrictions include prohibitions on using certain telecommunications equipment and requirements for using U.S.-produced iron and steel in public works projects. The contract will utilize unit pricing, with payment made only for actual quantities of work performed, and a potential contingency of up to 10% per project may be allowed with written county approval. Contractors must also verify they are not on federal debarment and suspension lists, and must adhere to extensive reporting and certification obligations associated with federal grant funding.